Life Cycle Assessment
Measuring the environmental and human health impacts across your product’s entire life, from raw material extraction to end-of-life disposal.
Understand Your Product’s Environmental Impact from Start to Finish
As a global leader in the field of LCA, we put valuable information into your hands to support better decisions, improve bottom-line performance, meet customer specifications, refine supply chains and material selection, and reduce impacts across the product life cycle. If your company needs to meet sustainability goals, support Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), or comply with standards like ISO 14040 and ISO 14044, a life cycle assessment is an essential tool.
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Make Smarter Decisions with Data-Driven Insights
SCS Consulting Services delivers:
- ISO-conformant LCAs for individual products for a manufacturer
- ISO-conformant LCAs for industry average products for trade associations
- ISO-conformant comparative LCA to communicate the environmental benefits of your product against industry averages
- Hotspot identification and recommendations for reducing environmental impacts
- Strategy development for material selection, supply chain refinement, and impact reduction
- Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) development
- Life cycle inventory (LCI) development for LCA database submissions including US LCI, and Higg MSI
- Training and tools to build internal LCA capabilities using platforms such as openLCA
The SCS Consulting Services Advantage
SCS Consulting Services has conducted LCAs for multiple sectors including energy, textiles, food and agriculture, metals, automotive, packaging, building materials, furniture, and more. Our work is recognized by leading NGOs and global organizations, including United Nations initiatives. Clients praise our reports as transparent, exacting, and among the most comprehensive in the field.
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FAQS
- What is a life cycle assessment (LCA), and what LCA services does SCS Consulting Services offer?
A life cycle assessment (LCA) provides a comprehensive analysis of the environmental and human health impacts of a product across its entire life cycle — from raw material extraction through manufacturing, distribution, use, and end-of-life. SCS Consulting Services' LCA service includes:
- ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 conformant LCA studies
- Comparative LCAs for marketing claims
- Life cycle inventory (LCI) development for LCA database submissions including US LCI and Higg MSI
- Preliminary LCA screenings
- Prospective LCAs for new processes or products
- LCA strategy development and staff training
- Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) development
- LCA Tool Development
- EPD Generator Tool Development: SCS Consulting Services uses proprietary and open-source tools.
- What companies can benefit from an LCA?
A life cycle assessment is ideal for:
- Manufacturers seeking product transparency
- Companies pursuing Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)
- Organizations aiming to reduce environmental impacts or meet sustainability goals
Examples of industries benefitting from life cycle assessments include steel, textiles, food and agriculture, forestry, metals, building materials, furniture, biomaterials, glass, appliances, plastics, chemicals and energy.
- What results can I expect from a life cycle assessment?
Clients can expect:
- Detailed environmental impact profiles
- Identification of hotspots for improvement
- Enhanced stakeholder trust and market acceptance
SCS Consulting Services' LCAs can support better decision-making, supply chain optimization, and improved bottom-line performance.
- How long does a life cycle assessment take?
Timelines vary based on product complexity and data availability. A typical LCA engagement includes:
- Scoping and goal definition
- Data collection and modeling
- Impact assessment and interpretation
- Reporting and optional verification
Most projects are completed within a few months, depending on scope.
- What makes SCS Consulting Services LCAs different from other LCA providers?
SCS Consulting Services stands out in the life cycle assessment market due to:
- Practitioners with decades of experience in LCA across diverse industries
- Use of advanced tools and databases
- Recognition by global organizations and NGOs
- Deep industry sector knowledge
Our LCAs are known for scientific rigor, transparency, and cost-effectiveness.
- How does SCS Consulting Services handle data security and compliance?
SCS Consulting Services ensures:
- Conformance with ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 standards
- Secure handling of proprietary product and process data
- Preparation for third-party verification and audit-readiness
Our verified LCAs are suitable for EPDs and other regulatory disclosures.
- What support is included?
Support varies by engagement but may include:
- Full LCA development and modeling
- Comparative analysis and peer review coordination
- LCI data collection and validation
- Staff training on LCA tools and standards
- Strategic guidance for integrating LCA into business decisions
- What does pricing look like?
SCS Consulting Services’ LCA pricing depends on several factors:
- Number of products, manufacturing facilities, and complexity
- Scope of LCA services (e.g., screening vs. full study)
- Verification and reporting needs
You can request a custom quote or schedule a free consultation to scope your project.
- How do I get started?
Schedule a free LCA consultation and an SCS Consulting Services advisor will follow up with the types of LCAs that could fit your organization’s needs.
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